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Check out news about comic releases and find out about special promotions. Sellers just need a valid paypal account so buyers can pay you, and a credit card for nominal store fees. So, it is highly likely that they will not purchase every book you offer to them. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. Where in chicago can i sell my collection of comic books. We also carry art and photography books, cookbooks, local books, history books, health, healing, and new age. Looking for a special item and dont want to wait for auction. We are a business and we are buying comics for resale. Even if we arent local to you, our quick and easy process makes it feel like we are. I am looking to sell this as a whole lot, not looking to break up.
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